Publications by authors named "J Waton"
Background: Methylisothiazolinone (MI) is a preservative that is responsible for an epidemic of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). Few studies have been published on the prognosis of patients with MI-induced ACD.
Objectives: To evaluate relapses of MI-induced ACD and difficulties in avoiding MI in patients who had received avoidance advice.
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on eyelid allergic contact dermatitis (EACD) in French patients, aiming to evaluate the effectiveness of a specific eyelid patch testing series.
- Researchers analyzed data from 264 patients over two years, identifying positive test reactions in 167 participants, with 84 having currently relevant allergies mainly linked to cosmetics.
- Key allergens identified included methylisothiazolinone and fragrance mix I, and patients with current atopic dermatitis showed a shorter duration of symptoms compared to others.
Background: Hair bleaching is increasingly being carried out in hairdressing salons. The products used are a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and persulfates, both active chemical agents. Scalp burns secondary to hair bleaching are a traumatic adverse effect rarely discussed in publications that continue to be little known among healthcare professionals.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOur understanding of the physiopathology of atopic dermatitis has much improved over the recent years. Epidermal barrier alterations are integrated into 2 theories called inside out and outside in. They are related to complex immune abnormalities.
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